Abstract: Structures including a compound semiconductor layer stack and methods of forming such structures. The structure comprises a device region on a substrate. The device region includes a first section of a layer stack that has a plurality of semiconductor layers, and each semiconductor layer comprises a compound semiconductor material. The structure further comprises an isolation structure disposed about the section of the layer stack, and a device in the device region. The isolation structure penetrates through the layer stack to the substrate.

Abstract: A socket (1) comprises a plurality of contacts (10, 11, 12 and 20, 21, 22) arranged for electrical connection with a plug (2, 2?), electrical connection between the plug and socket being made by insertion of the plug into the socket and subsequent relative rotation (9R) of the plug and socket about a common axis (9A), at least a first electrical contact (10, 11, 12) having a contact face (14, 14?, 14?) in a plane (1P, 1P?, 1P?) substantially parallel to the common axis (9A), and at least a second electrical contact (20, 21, 22) having a contact face (24, 24?, 24?) in a plane (1Q) substantially perpendicular to the common axis (9A). Each of the said contact faces arranged for making electrical contact with the plug (2, 2?).

Abstract: A socket (1) comprises a plurality of contacts (10, 11, 12 and 20, 21, 22) arranged for electrical connection with a plug (2, 2?), electrical connection between the plug and socket being made by insertion of the plug into the socket and subsequent relative rotation (9R) of the plug and socket about a common axis (9A), at least a first electrical contact (10, 11, 12) having a contact face (14, 14?, 14?) in a plane (1P, 1P?, 1P?) substantially parallel to the common axis (9A), and at least a second electrical contact (20, 21, 22) having a contact face (24, 24?, 24?) in a plane (1Q) substantially perpendicular to the common axis (9A). Each of the said contact faces arranged for making electrical contact with the plug (2, 2?).

Abstract: A system and method of optimizing loads to be delivered on a particular date to a particular destination in response to a plurality of requisitions for various items to be delivered from various vendors to various destinations. Requisitions are arranged chronologically and line items are moved forward for early delivery to build optimized truck/container loads.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.

Abstract: A bowling lane conditioning machine is disclosed with circuitry that is operative to perform one or more of the following: dynamically updating a graphical representation of a lane dressing fluid pattern and/or zone, displaying confirmation that a selected component completed a desired function, displaying a log of activity, changing a language of text displayed on a display device, and displaying a graphical user interface with different menu options displayed differently. Also disclosed is a bowling lane conditioning machine with a display device located on a housing and an input device located on a handle, and/or with a first input device located on a handle and a second input device located on a housing. Further disclosed is bowling lane conditioning machine with two processors that operate independently from one another: one that controls a lane dressing fluid application system, and the other that provides a graphic user interface.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for securing material. In particular, the invention is basically an S-shaped device comprised of three substantially planar members and two substantially U-shaped connections used in conjunction with a toolbox mounted in a pickup truck. The exact configuration of the device can be modified to fit different types of toolboxes or other vertical supports, for example, inserting an L-shaped section for form fitting toolboxes. The device provides a tie point for securing cargo with ropes or similar restraining material. The device itself is secured by closing the lid of the toolbox and is essentially reversible in application due to its S-shape. Furthermore, the device can be used without restraining material to secure cargo with handles or loops. In this manner, the cargo, such as grocery bags, are secured and transported by looping the cargo handle over the tie point.

Abstract: A radio based communication system comprises a base station (1) and one or more remote stations (2) each incorporating a radio transmitter and receiver to support communication between the base station and each remote station on a down link and between each remote station and the base station on an up link. Each link comprises a plurality of frames of fixed length divided into a fixed number of slots. The base station includes a base control which transmits control data in a general control slot (GC) in each frame of the down link so as to identify to each remote station a down-setup slot (DSU) in each frame of the down link in which the base station (1) is to announce the transmission of data for it and identify at least one down-transfer slot (DTR) in the frame of the down link in which the data is to be transmitted. The control data further identifies an acknowledgement slot (ACK) in each frame of the down link and an up-setup slot (USU) divided into sub-slots (1/4) in each frame of the up link.